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Ga. Const. Art. VIII, Sec. V, Para. V. Power of boards to contract with each other
(a) Any two or more boards of education may contract with each other for the care, education, and transportation of pupils and for such other activities as they may be authorized by law to perform. (b) The General Assembly may provide by law for the sharing of facilities or services by and between local boards of education under such joint administrative...
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U.S. Const. Amend. IV. Freedom from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
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Ga. Const. Art. VIII, Sec. I, Para. I. Public education; free public education prior to college or postsecondary level; support by taxation
The provision of an adequate public education for the citizens shall be a primary obligation of the State of Georgia. Public education for the citizens prior to the college or postsecondary level shall be free and shall be provided for by taxation, and the General Assembly may by general law provide for the establishment of education policies for such...
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U.S. Const. Amend. I. Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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Ga. Const. Art. VIII, Sec. VI, Para. IV. Sales tax for educational purposes
(a) The board of education of each school district in a county in which no independent school district is located may by resolution and the board of education of each county school district and the board of education of each independent school district located within such county may by concurrent resolutions impose, levy, and collect a sales and use tax for...
(c) The resolution calling for the imposition of the tax and the ballot question shall each describe: (1) The specific capital outlay projects to be funded, or the specific debt to be retired, or both, if applicable; (2) The maximum cost of such project or projects and, if applicable, the maximum amount of debt to be retired, which cost and amount of debt...
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U.S. Const. Amend. IX. Other Rights Retained by the People
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
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Ga. Const. Art. VIII, Sec. V, Para. VII. Special schools
(a) The General Assembly may provide by law for the creation of special schools in such areas as may require them and may provide for the participation of local boards of education in the establishment of such schools under such terms and conditions as it may provide; but no bonded indebtedness may be incurred nor a school tax levied for the support of...
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Ga. Const. Art. VIII, Sec. V, Para. I. School systems continued; consolidation of school systems authorized; new independent school systems prohibited
Authority is granted to county and area boards of education to establish and maintain public schools within their limits; provided, however, that the authority provided for in this Paragraph shall not diminish any authority of the General Assembly otherwise granted under this article, including the authority to establish special schools as provided for in...
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U.S. Const. Amend. II. Right to Keep and Bear Arms
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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U.S. Const. Amend. X. Powers Reserved to the States or the People
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
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Ga. Const. Art. IX, Sec. II, Para. IX. Immunity of counties, municipalities, and school districts
The General Assembly may waive the immunity of counties, municipalities, and school districts by law.
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U.S. Const. Art. I, Sec. 5. Rules and Proceedings of the House and Senate
Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide. Each House may...
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Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. V. Freedom of speech and of the press guaranteed
No law shall be passed to curtail or restrain the freedom of speech or of the press. Every person may speak, write, and publish sentiments on all subjects but shall be responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
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U.S. Const. Amend. III. No Quartering of Soldiers
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
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Ga. Const. Art. VIII, Sec. VI, Para. I. Local taxation for education
(a) The board of education of each school system shall annually certify to its fiscal authority or authorities a school tax not greater than 20 mills per dollar for the support and maintenance of education. Said fiscal authority or authorities shall annually levy said tax upon the assessed value of all taxable property within the territory served by said...
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Ga. Const. Art. VIII, Sec. VI, Para. III. School tax collection reimbursement
The General Assembly may by general law require local boards of education to reimburse the appropriate governing authority for the collection of school taxes, provided that any rate established may be reduced by local act.
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Ga. Const. Art. VIII, Sec. VII, Para. III. Public authorities
Public authorities or public corporations heretofore or hereafter created for such purposes shall be authorized to administer educational assistance programs and, in connection therewith, may exercise such powers as may now or hereafter be provided by law.
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Ga. Const. Art. VIII, Sec. VII, Para. I. Educational assistance programs authorized
(a) Pursuant to laws now or hereafter enacted by the General Assembly, public funds may be expended for any of the following purposes: (1) To provide grants, scholarships, loans, or other assistance to students and to parents of students for educational purposes. (2) To provide for a program of guaranteed loans to students and to parents of students for...
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Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XIII. Searches, seizures, and warrants
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue except upon probable cause supported by oath or affirmation particularly describing the place or places to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
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Ga. Const. Art. VIII, Sec. V, Para. II. Boards of education
Each school system shall be under the management and control of a board of education, the members of which shall be elected as provided by law. School board members shall reside within the territory embraced by the school system and shall have such compensation and additional qualifications as may be provided by law. Any board of education to which the...
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